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Regeneron (REGN) warns $127M Q2 IPR&D charge will cut EPS by $1

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Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. expects to record an acquired in-process research and development charge of approximately $127 million on a pre-tax basis in its second quarter 2026 results. This charge comes from up-front and opt-in payments tied to collaboration and licensing agreements.

The acquired IPR&D charge is expected to reduce both GAAP and non-GAAP net income per diluted share for the quarter by about $1.00. Regeneron notes these results are preliminary and subject to completion of financial closing procedures, and emphasizes that it does not forecast such charges because their timing and size are uncertain.

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Regeneron pre-announces a sizeable one-time R&D charge that will depress Q2 EPS.

Regeneron is signaling an acquired in-process R&D expense of about $127 million pre-tax for Q2 2026. This stems from collaboration and licensing deal payments, which are expensed immediately rather than capitalized, creating a notable one-time hit.

The company expects this to lower both GAAP and non-GAAP net income per diluted share by roughly $1.00. Because these transactions are unpredictable, management does not include them in forecasts. Actual impact will crystallize once full second quarter 2026 results are finalized and released.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Acquired IPR&D charge $127 million pre-tax Expected in Q2 2026 results
EPS impact $1.00 per diluted share Negative impact on GAAP and non-GAAP net income for Q2 2026
acquired in-process research and development financial
"will include an acquired in-process research and development (“IPR&D”) charge of approximately $127 million"
Acquired in-process research and development is the unfinished scientific work and product programs a company buys from another firm as part of a deal — think of it as buying an unfinished prototype and the team working on it. Investors care because the buyer is paying for future potential that may never materialize; that payment often shows up as a large one-time cost and signals higher risk and reward tied to future products rather than current sales.
non-GAAP net income per diluted share financial
"negatively impact each of GAAP and non-GAAP net income per diluted share for the second quarter 2026"
Non‑GAAP net income per diluted share is a company’s profit per share calculated after removing certain items the company considers unusual or nonrecurring, and spreading that profit across all shares that might exist if convertible securities were exercised. Investors use it to see an adjusted view of ongoing profitability—like measuring a car’s cruising speed after smoothing out speed bumps—but it can omit costs that matter, so compare it with standard GAAP figures.
collaboration and licensing agreements financial
"This charge relates to up-front and opt-in payments in connection with collaboration and licensing agreements."
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This Report includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
U.S. generally accepted accounting principles financial
"financial results calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”)"
U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) are the standard set of rules and conventions U.S. companies use to prepare their financial statements so numbers are reported consistently. For investors, GAAP is like a common recipe or rulebook that makes it possible to compare earnings, assets and liabilities across companies and trust that figures aren’t being presented in wildly different ways; differences in methods can materially affect perceived profitability and risk.
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FAQ

What charge did Regeneron (REGN) preview for Q2 2026?

Regeneron expects an acquired in-process R&D charge of about $127 million pre-tax in second quarter 2026. This arises from up-front and opt-in payments related to collaboration and licensing agreements that are expensed immediately under accounting rules.

How will the Q2 2026 IPR&D charge affect Regeneron’s earnings?

The company expects the acquired IPR&D charge to reduce GAAP and non-GAAP net income per diluted share by about $1.00 in second quarter 2026. This reflects the immediate expensing of collaboration and licensing payments.

Why doesn’t Regeneron (REGN) forecast future acquired IPR&D charges?

Regeneron does not forecast acquired IPR&D charges because the occurrence, magnitude, and timing of such collaboration-related transactions are uncertain. These items depend on future deal activity, so management excludes them from regular financial guidance and planning assumptions.

Are Regeneron’s Q2 2026 financial results final in this 8-K disclosure?

No. Regeneron states its second quarter 2026 results have not been finalized and remain subject to financial statement closing procedures. The disclosed IPR&D charge and EPS impact are preliminary, and actual reported results may differ from these early estimates.

Does the IPR&D charge affect both GAAP and non-GAAP measures at Regeneron?

Yes. Regeneron indicates the acquired IPR&D charge will negatively impact both GAAP and non-GAAP net income per diluted share for Q2 2026, reducing each metric by approximately $1.00 per diluted share for the period.

How does Regeneron describe its use of non-GAAP financial measures?

Regeneron explains that non-GAAP net income per diluted share excludes certain non-cash and other items it does not view as useful for evaluating operating performance, and includes an adjustment for related income tax effects, while noting such measures have limitations.
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

 

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 6, 2026

 

REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

New York

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

 

000-19034   13-3444607

(Commission

File Number)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

   
777 Old Saw Mill River Road, Tarrytown, New York   10591-6707
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (914) 847-7000

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instructions A.2. below):

 

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock – par value $0.001 per share REGN NASDAQ Global Select Market

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company ¨

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

 

 

 

 

 

Item 2.02.   Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Regeneron” or the “Company”) currently expects that its financial results calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and its non-GAAP financial results for the second quarter 2026 will include an acquired in-process research and development (“IPR&D”) charge of approximately $127 million on a pre-tax basis. This charge relates to up-front and opt-in payments in connection with collaboration and licensing agreements. The acquired IPR&D charge is expected to negatively impact each of GAAP and non-GAAP net income per diluted share for the second quarter 2026 by approximately $1.00.

 

Acquired IPR&D charges may include IPR&D acquired in connection with asset acquisitions as well as up-front, opt-in, certain development milestone payments, and premiums paid on equity securities related to collaboration and licensing agreements. Regeneron does not forecast such acquired IPR&D charges due to the uncertainty of the future occurrence, magnitude, and timing of these transactions in any given period.

 

Regeneron’s results for the second quarter 2026 have not been finalized and are subject to Regeneron’s financial statement closing procedures. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from the preliminary (unaudited) estimates described herein.

 

The information included in this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

 

Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

 

This Current Report on Form 8-K (this “Report”) includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties relating to future events and the future performance of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Regeneron” or the “Company”), and actual events or results may differ materially from these forward-looking statements. Words such as “anticipate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “estimate,” variations of such words, and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. These statements concern, and these risks and uncertainties include, among others, Regeneron’s expected acquired in-process research and development charge for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2026 and its expected impact on GAAP and non-GAAP net income per diluted share for this period as discussed in this Report. A more complete description of these and other material risks can be found in Regeneron’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements are made based on management’s current beliefs and judgment, and the reader is cautioned not to rely on any forward-looking statements made by Regeneron. Regeneron does not undertake any obligation to update (publicly or otherwise) any forward-looking statement, including without limitation any financial projection or guidance, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

 

Note Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

This Report references non-GAAP net income per diluted share, which is a financial measure that is not calculated in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). This non-GAAP financial measure is computed by excluding certain non-cash and/or other items from the related GAAP financial measure. The Company also includes a non-GAAP adjustment for the estimated income tax effect of reconciling items. The Company makes such adjustments for items the Company does not view as useful in evaluating its operating performance. Management uses this and other non-GAAP measures for planning, budgeting, forecasting, assessing historical performance, and making financial and operational decisions, and also provides forecasts to investors on this basis. Additionally, such non-GAAP measures provide investors with an enhanced understanding of the financial performance of the Company's core business operations. However, there are limitations in the use of such non-GAAP financial measures as they exclude certain expenses that are recurring in nature. Furthermore, the Company's non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable with non-GAAP information provided by other companies. Any non-GAAP financial measure presented by Regeneron should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

  REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.   
   
  /s/ Joseph J. LaRosa
  Joseph J. LaRosa
  Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
 

Date: July 6, 2026

 

 

 

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